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Trump says Board of Peace brokered Gaza disarmament deal
NDTV··31 Jul
US President Donald Trump said on July 31 his Board of Peace reached a deal for total Hamas disarmament and phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. He called the agreement historic and said Israeli forces would pull back as disarmament proceeds. Over two dozen countries joined the board but India, Britain, EU members, China, and Russia have not.
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What It Means For You
- Indians following West Asia may note India has not joined Trump's Board of Peace while monitoring Gaza ceasefire developments.
- Anyone tracking global diplomacy should know the UN Security Council recognised the board in November as a temporary Gaza administration framework through 2027.
- Readers interested in humanitarian aid can note Trump said nations contributed seven billion dollars toward Gaza reconstruction once disarmament proceeds.
What's Happening
- US President Donald Trump said on July 31 his Board of Peace reached a deal for total Hamas disarmament and phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
- Trump called the agreement historic and said Israeli forces controlling about two thirds of Gaza would withdraw as disarmament proceeds.
- The board includes over two dozen countries but major powers including India, Britain, EU members, China, and Russia have not joined.
India Has Not Joined The Board
- Trump proposed the board in September 2025 with himself as chair and expanded its remit beyond Gaza to other conflicts.
- Member states get three year terms unless they pay one billion dollars each for permanent membership under the charter.
- Critics note the board lacks Palestinian representation despite overseeing temporary governance of a Palestinian territory.
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